I have to say my Q701s are sounding a little better as time goes by. My view on them up to this point is, very very good movie headphone, certain songs sound pretty good. I find slower, more vocal type music sounds pretty dam good, but faster music, like rock, zepplin, etc, dont seem to sound all that good. I find rock music in general so far on these to be harsh, not a tight refined sound. On the other side of the coin, slower music sounds really good, female vocals are outstanding, where male vocals i think lack a little. I love the bass on these cans, this i will say, the bass is exactly what im looking for.
I think when my E9 shows up things can only improve. I am finding longs sessions with the Q701s uncomfortable, the headband is digging into my skull, the ear cups foam seems a little stiff for my taste. Im guessing the i could get used the earcups, but the headband for longs sessions needs a fix.